is the GTX 295 that much better than the GTX 285?

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Brave_heart

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i see the small difference in FPS...like 10-15 more in some games but it costs almost double...should i just go with the GTX 285?
 
Brave_heart said:
i see the small difference in FPS...like 10-15 more in some games but it costs almost double...should i just go with the GTX 285?
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what are you talking about? the gtx295 msrp is just 100 bucks more than a gtx285 and the gtx295 delvers 50-60% more performance. the prices have came down a little on the gtx285 but the gtx295 still offers more performance for the money.
 
The GTX295 smokes the 4870X2 pretty good. Having said that, where is the GTX295 double in price from the GTX285? It is about $100 more only here in Canada anyways and when you factor the price/performance ratio, it's just a better deal. IMHO
 
TS28 said:
I'd recommend the 4870X2 over the GTX 295.
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Completely not the point of this thread, why do 4870x2 people always do that?

Anyways XFX 285 is $350 w/ a COD5, an average GTX 295 is $500, that's a $150 difference.
 
Today at NewEgg:
XFX GTX 285 +COD5 = $350
4870 X2 = $430
GTX 295 = $480.

IMO, the GTX 285 seems the best bang (and less hassle) for the bucks.
 
RadXge said:
Today at NewEgg:
XFX GTX 285 +COD5 = $350
4870 X2 = $430
GTX 295 = $480.

IMO, the GTX 285 seems the best bang (and less hassle) for the bucks.
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At stock clocks a GTX 280 and GTX 285 perform the same (right from the H review of the EVGA GTX 285SSC). The GTX 280 are really the best bang for the buck right now. ;)
 
RadXge said:
Today at NewEgg:
XFX GTX 285 +COD5 = $350
4870 X2 = $430
GTX 295 = $480.

IMO, the GTX 285 seems the best bang (and less hassle) for the bucks.
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the gtx295 is more bang for buck if you dont want the games that come on the gtx285 deal.
 
cannondale06 said:
the gtx295 is more bang for buck if you dont want the games that come on the gtx285 deal.
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This is true. I hit 24K+ on Vantage and haven't even begun to overclock it yet. :D However, for $150 less plus free games, GTX 285 is a pretty good deal. I had one and it was VERY quiet but, at that time, the GTX 295 was "only" $100 difference so I went for it and it is faster but not $150 faster. :)
 
dnottis said:
At stock clocks a GTX 280 and GTX 285 perform the same (right from the H review of the EVGA GTX 285SSC). The GTX 280 are really the best bang for the buck right now. ;)
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True...however, the 285 runs cooler, quieter and overclocks much better. Also uses less power to do so. :D
 
theonlybabyface said:
This is true. I hit 24K+ on Vantage and haven't even begun to overclock it yet. :D However, for $150 less plus free games, GTX 285 is a pretty good deal. I had one and it was VERY quiet but, at that time, the GTX 295 was "only" $100 difference so I went for it and it is faster but not $150 faster. :)
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I hit 22.5K on the vantage.
 
Brave_heart said:
so can i OC a GTX 285 xxx edition w/ liquid (maybe?) cooling past a stock GTX 295?
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past the gtx295s performance? heck no. the gtx295 is 55-60% faster than a gtx285 so unless you get the gtx285 to over 1000mhz on the core you wont reach the stock gtx295 performance.
 
cannondale06 said:
thanks. if it had free shipping I think I would get it because thats not a bad price with the two games included. I already have FC2 and I dont care for COD games and I am afraid I might have trouble selling them for even 20 bucks each. Im hoping these prices will drop some more soon...
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I wasnt either until COD4, and I think it might be my favorite game of all time.

anyways, the GTX 295 is essentially two GTX 260s in SLI in a single package and a wonky driver.
 
Hi just replaced my 280 gtx oc from Bfg with the eVGA 295 GTX ... see my system specs below.
To be honest i expected MUCH MUCH MORE THAN This ! :p but anw maybe in the future with bit better drivers to see much more. The 296 gtx to be honest loves high res and some AA though .
 
MrWizard6600 said:
I wasnt either until COD4, and I think it might be my favorite game of all time.

anyways, the GTX 295 is essentially two GTX 260s in SLI in a single package and a wonky driver.
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To be more exact, its 2 285s with a cut down memory buffer and bus.
 
To be more exact, its 2 285s with a cut down memory buffer and bus.
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no actually its 2 55nm gtx260s with all shaders unlocked.
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You two are saying the exact same thing. Those 2 features are the only real difference between the 55nm 260 and the 285. But argue on if it makes you feel better lol.
 
flogge said:
You two are saying the exact same thing. Those 2 features are the only real difference between the 55nm 260 and the 285. But argue on if it makes you feel better lol.
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technically you can call it what you want but think about this. for it to be considered a cut down 285 you would have to have a different bus width, less ROP, completely different and slower memory and lower gpu clocks. the EASIEST and most ACCURATE description is that it is 2 55nm gtx260 cards with the shaders unlocked since EVERY other aspect of the card is 55nm gtx260. all bus widths, ROP, memory type and speed, and gpu clocks are the EXACT same as the 55nm gtx260. ;)
 
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